Brush Strokes

30min

Comedy

Jacko (Karl Howman) is a painter and decorator with an eye for the ladies. He works with Eric (Mike Walling), who's married to his sister Jean (Nicky Croydon). The painting and decorating firm they work for is owned by Lionel Bainbridge (Gary Waldhorn). Other characters include Lionel's wife, Veronica (Elizabeth Counsell), his daughter Lelsey (Kim Thomson, later Erika Hoffman) and wine bar owner Elmo Putney (Howard Lew Lewis).

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

30min

1st Sep 1986

Jacko finds something to like in all women. Jacko goes on a double date and then meets a novice nun.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

30min

8th Sep 1986

Jacko dates Lesley, and runs when he finds out who she is. He takes Sandra out but deserts her when he spots a runaway nun

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

30min

15th Sep 1986

Julie's in a wheelchair, but doesn't fancy Jacko. Lesley finds him to be a pig.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

30min

22nd Sep 1986

Seraphina checks a ticket. An afternoon with Sandra - and the kids. An evening with Lesley - and a magic video

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

30min

29th Sep 1986

Jacko gives Lesley her marching orders, just as Lionel puts her on a boat. Reg & Gloria try to mend fences, but Jacko has to hurdle another one

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

30min

6th Oct 1986

Jacko sans tonsils but it could be the start of the ice age. Veronica is very fond of him.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

30min

13th Oct 1986

Jacko has trouble with both Bainbridge women.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

30min

20th Oct 1986

Jacko & Sandra's date in the park

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

30min

27th Oct 1986

The Nun's return.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

30min

3rd Nov 1986

Women's cricket, dance classes, two sex-objects struggle to get on.

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

30min

10th Nov 1986

Lesley & Phillip's engagement party. Veronica leaves home

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

30min

17th Nov 1986

Roy Hooper is unmasked. Lionel begins to struggle alone.

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

30min

24th Nov 1986

Veronica returns, while Lionel wallows in self-pity.

First air date

1st Sep 1986

Last air date

7th Apr 1991

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks